The second day of the FIA Formula 3 European Championship pre-season tests at Valencia represented an additional challenge for the 34 drivers involved in the action. In the morning session, rain was falling and the tests at the 4.005-kilometre Circuit Ricardo Tormo had to be contested in wet conditions. In the end, nobody was able to out-pace the rookies Charles Leclerc (Van Amersfoort Racing, 1:29.534 minutes), George Russell (Carlin, 1:30.016) and Callum Ilott (Carlin, 1:30.588 minutes). Gustavo Menezes (Jagonya Ayam with Carlin,1:30.645 minutes) was the fastest of the experienced drivers and finished fourth on the time sheets.

Taking time out from a busy schedule in the lead up to the FIA Formula 1® Rolex Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, Australian Formula One star driver Daniel Ricciardo visited the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport (CAMS) display at the Grand Prix